HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nova Southeastern men's basketball kicked off its 2026-27 campaign with a dominant 102-64 win over Montevallo to open the season, beating the Falcons by 38 points off the back of inspired performances from
Bobby Rosenberger III,
Enrico Borio and
Jared Berry.
Score: #1 Nova Southeastern 102 | Montevallo 64
Records: #1 Nova Southeastern 1-0 (0-0 SSC) | Montevallo 0-1 (0-0 GSC)
Location: SportsMED Arena in Spragins Hall | Huntsville, Ala.
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The Sharks got out to a fast start building an 8-2 lead before the first media timeout before exploding to a 19-4 advantage after scoring 11 point unanswered leaving the Falcons scrambling for answers. Montevallo scored a three-pointer to try to claw back into the game but
Bobby Rosenberger III silenced the supporters that traveled the two hours north from Montevallo to Huntsville with back-to-back three balls that extended the lead to 18.
NSU shot 47.5% from the field in the first half sinking 21 shots on 46 attempts forcing the Falcons into 11 turnovers which the Sharks cashed in for 12 points off turnovers which helped guide NSU to a commanding 56-31 lead at the break.
The Sharks didn't take the foot off the gas pedal heading into the second half with back-to-back three balls from
Jared Berry extending the NSU lead to 30. The large lead allowed head coach
Jim Crutchfield to extend the bench turning to
Jamie Qualley,
Patrick Rowe,
Trevor Rehm and the only freshman on this season's edition of the Sharks,
Athens McGillis.
Patrick Rowe scored his first points of the season on an enthusiastic slam of the hammer on the fast break while
Athens McGillis scored his first collegiate points on a trey to extend the Shark lead to 38.
Nova Southeastern scored 55 of its 102 points using players outside the starting lineup as
Jim Crutchfield kicked off his ninth season at the helm of the Sharks with a victory, a feat he has accomplished every year of his tenure.
Bobby Rosenberger III: 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
Enrico Borio: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals
Jared Berry: 14 points, 4 rebounds
Jeremy Thomas II: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 6-8 shooting
The Sharks are back in action for a true road contest with Alabama Huntsville as they continue the SSC-GSC Crossover event on Saturday, November 14. Tip-off between the Sharks and Chargers is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.
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